{"product_id":"dried-elderberries","title":"Elderberries","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small, deeply coloured berry with a distinctive tart-fruity character and a long history of use in traditional European botanical preparations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElderberry (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSambucus nigra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) grows on the European elder, a deciduous shrub or small tree recognised for its clusters of creamy-white flowers followed by dark purple-black berries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElderberries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are supplied whole and dried as a single botanical for herbal infusions, botanical blending and culinary preparations. Once dried, the berries develop a concentrated, gently tart and subtly fruity character that works beautifully on its own or alongside complementary fruits, flowers, herbs and spices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElderberries naturally contain deeply coloured plant pigments known as anthocyanins, which contribute to their characteristic dark purple colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Flowers from my Meadow, we keep it simple and uncomplicated: whole dried Elderberries, carefully packed for your home botanical pantry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Prepare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–2 teaspoons of dried Elderberries per cup of water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer and allow to infuse for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–15 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, then strain before serving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElderberries should be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecooked before consumption rather than eaten raw or simply soaked in cold water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey can also be combined with complementary botanicals according to taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElderberries should be properly cooked before consumption. Do not consume raw or unripe elderberries, leaves, stems or other parts of the elder plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication, or have an existing medical condition, consult an appropriate healthcare professional before using concentrated herbal preparations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscontinue use if irritation or sensitivity occurs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20 g resealable kraft pouch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContinue below to discover Elderberries' botanical story, traditional context, botanical profile and ways to prepare and explore them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45476335255874,"sku":"","price":48.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/3537\/6706\/files\/elderberries-product-pouch.png?v=1791368843","url":"https:\/\/flowersfrommymeadow.co.za\/products\/dried-elderberries","provider":"Flowers from my Meadow ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}